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HATTIESBURG, MS —

OSHA Inspection: BLENDCO, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BLENDCO, INC. in 8 J.M. TATUM INDUSTRIAL DR., HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 (NAICS 311824). OSHA activity number 345261234.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
BLENDCO, INC.
Site address
8 J.M. TATUM INDUSTRIAL DR.
City
HATTIESBURG
State
MS
ZIP
39401
Mailing
8 J.M. TATUM INDUSTRIAL DR., HATTIESBURG, MS 39401

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
311824
Employees
25
Ownership type
A

Citations

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.28 B01 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $3901.00 · Current $2341.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.  a. Blender Platform  - On or about April 20, 2021 a staircase was removed from the blending platform and a chain was used as a guardrail for the opening.  The chain was slack and sagged downward in the center and the middle chain was connected to the top chain with a bolt and nut which eliminated the mid rail.  The employees were exposed to a fall hazard due to the improper installation of the chain.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2340.6
  • — Z (S) $3901

1910.212 A03 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $3901.00 · Current $2341.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).  a. Blender 2, Right Side Door - On or about April 20, 2021 the interlock switch was removed and the auger continued to rotate when the door was opened, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2340.6
  • — Z (S) $3901

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345261234.